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Shatavari Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Banyan Botanicals

Shatavari label
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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Shatavari against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Shatavari is a dietary supplement by Banyan Botanicals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for women's reproductive health, promoting breast milk supply, digestive complaints.Based on those ingredients, 76 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Shatavari. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains a single active ingredient: shatavari (asparagus racemosus root). Shatavari is a traditional Ayurvedic herb used to support various aspects of health, though modern evidence for most of those uses remains limited.

The product has no inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Asparagus Racemosus product and its label doesn't state a use — see Asparagus Racemosus's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold rates shatavari as having insufficient reliable evidence for tuberculosis, lactation support, muscle strength, sexual desire, and bronchitis. That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the research backing those uses isn't yet solid enough for us to call them proven.

If you're considering this herb for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Asparagus Racemosus

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Shatavari is generally well tolerated in traditional use, but high-quality safety studies are limited. Safety during pregnancy is not well established, so the data advises against it unless a doctor advises otherwise.

While the herb is traditionally used to support milk supply during lactation, reliable safety data for breastfeeding are lacking — if you're nursing and interested in this supplement, use it only under professional guidance.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Asparagus Racemosus

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Asparagus Racemosus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: lithium.
  • For scale: 76 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, check whether you use lithium or any diuretic (water pill) — both carry moderate interaction risk. Use the medication checker on this page to search your full list, then confirm the results with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Shatavari is a single-herb product with a long history in traditional medicine, but modern evidence for its uses remains thin. It carries moderate-risk interactions with lithium and diuretic drugs, so if you take either of those, check your full medication list with a healthcare provider before starting.

Even if you don't take those drugs, discuss this supplement with your own doctor or pharmacist to make sure it fits your individual health picture.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 24, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Shatavari, straight from the product label.

Brand Banyan Botanicals
Barcode (UPC) 618192069738
Net contents 2.49 Ounce(s); 70.6 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2024
DSLD ID 305726
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
78
UPC/BARCODE
618192069738
IngredientAmount% DV
Shatavari0.5 Tsp(s)--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon with warm water, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Ayurvedic herbs

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Formulation

USDA Organic Certified Organic Certified Organic by: QAI

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Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals label

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Shatavari label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container78 Amounts shown are per serving.

Shatavari

Interacts with
76 drugs
0.5 Tsp(s) per serving

Asparagus racemosus, often called shatavari, is an Ayurvedic herb traditionally used to support women's health, digestion, and overall vitality. Human...

Shatavari monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals Drug Interactions

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76Drugs
76 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Shatavari 76

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Shatavari interact with 76 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Shatavari interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Shatavari

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Shatavari with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Shatavari2 drug types · 76 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, asparagus racemosus root might increase diuresis and electrolyte loss when used with diuretic drugs.
Animal studies show that asparagus racemosus root has diuretic effects when used in high doses. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, Asparagus racemosus root could reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Animal research suggests that Asparagus racemosus root has diuretic properties when used in high doses. Therefore, it might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Shatavari full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Shatavari, from the product label.

Banyan Botanicals

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Name
Banyan Botanicals
City
Albuquerque
State
NM
ZipCode
87113
Phone Number
1-800-953-6424
Web Address
banyanbotanicals.com
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Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals: Common Questions

Does Shatavari by Banyan Botanicals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Shatavari has a known interaction with 76 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Shatavari contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is shatavari safe to take while pregnant?
Safety during pregnancy is not well established, so the data advise against it unless a doctor advises otherwise. Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether this is right for you.
Can I use shatavari if I'm breastfeeding?
Shatavari is traditionally used to support milk supply, but reliable safety data for breastfeeding are lacking. If you're nursing and considering this supplement, use it only under professional guidance — check with your own doctor or pharmacist first.
What is shatavari actually used for?
Shatavari has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for several purposes — including supporting lactation, muscle strength, sexual desire, and respiratory health — but the modern evidence for those uses remains insufficient to call them proven.
Are there any side effects from shatavari?
No adverse effects are documented in the data we hold, though the product is generally well tolerated in traditional use. High-quality safety studies remain limited.
Why does this herb interact with so many medications if it only contains one ingredient?
That one ingredient — asparagus racemosus root — can affect how your body handles a range of medications through diuretic effects and other pathways. A single plant compound can interact with dozens of different drugs.

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The Full Monographs Behind Shatavari’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Asparagus Racemosus

Interacts with 76 drugs

Asparagus racemosus, often called shatavari, is an Ayurvedic herb traditionally used to support women's health, digestion, and overall vitality. Human evidence for most of these uses is limi...

Read the full Asparagus Racemosus monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Shatavari's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 1 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Asparagus Racemosus 1 reference
  1. Satish Kumar MC, Udupa AL, Sammodavardhana K, Rathnakar UP, Shvetha U, Kodancha GP. Acute toxicity and diuretic studies of the roots of Asparagus racemosus Willd in rats. West Indian Med J. 2010;59(1):3-6.

See these in context on the Asparagus Racemosus monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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